Operational Business Management Graduate
| Posting date: | 05 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £29,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2025 |
| Location: | Hampshire, Hampshire, SO21 2EA |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR21699_1738752321 |
Summary
Salary: Basic salary of £27,000 plus Veolia benefits
Additional premiums for
- Master's degree
- Environmental or Engineering degree
- Veolia Benefits Package
Location: Veolia, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Hampshire. There will be a requirement to travel to other locations within Hampshire in a regular basis
Programme Duration: 2-year programme.
Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 24th of February 2025 and 3rd of March 2025. Assessment days will take place between 10th and 17th March 2025.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Through our graduate programme you'll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Graduate Programme;
During this programme, you'll gain valuable insight into our services and strategic projects and we'll help you to further develop your skills and knowledge so that you can succeed in your career. You'll also join our graduate network and receive our continued support throughout.
We're strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage and support everyone to keep going after you finish the programme.
Throughout the graduate programme, you will gain a strong operational, contractual and financial understanding of recycling and waste technologies including Energy from Waste Incinerators, Composting, wood recycling, Recycling Plants (MRFs), Household Waste Recycling Plants (HWRCs) and HGV logistics.
What you'll be doing;
- Carry out real world operationally based projects in the disciplines above
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue and/or operational efficiencies in order to enhance business growth
- You will have detailed exposure to several business disciplines such as Financial Planning and P&L responsibility, Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management, Operations Management, HR, Customer Services and Leadership
- Working on one of the highest value Veolia Contracts in the UK comprising a highly advanced technological infrastructure providing sustainable environmental solutions to our client
- No two days will ever be the same. As a Business/Operational Management Graduate you will support the Operational Managers on a diverse range of projects and activities
- You will need to be innovative and proactive, driving improvements across our operations. Innovation is key to our industry and allows Veolia to deliver value for money solutions to our clients
- You will also deputise for the Operations Manager with such tasks as client meetings and operational site management.
What we're looking for;
- Degree level qualification in Business, Environmental Management or STEM subject (to be achieved by September 2025)
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders of all levels of seniority
- A results driven focus to deliver against targets and deadlines
- A desire to spend a considerable amount of time working within a non office based operational environment
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What's next?
Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation - all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as the Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.